Polk Elementary School (Closed 2015)
630 Interchange Road
Kresgeville, PA
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Polk Elementary School served 269 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 269 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 85-89% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 75-79% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 15% |
| White | 83% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pleasant Valley School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Polk Elementary School is Pleasant Valley High School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pleasant Valley Middle School (4.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pleasant Valley Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kunkletown Pleasant Valley Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 67%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-3 | 1,185 student10
1.3 miles
476 Polk Township Road
Kunkletown, PA 18058
(570) 402-1000 1.3 K-3 1,185 - Kunkletown Pleasant Valley Intrmd School Math: 53% | Reading: 68%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 4-6 | 1,015 student10
1.3 miles
477 Polk Township Road
Kunkletown, PA 18058
(570) 402-1000 1.3 4-6 1,015 - Lehighton Towamensing Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 336 students10
4.3 miles
7920 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 681-4024 4.3 K-6 336 - Brodheadsville Pleasant Valley Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 68%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 733 students10
4.7 miles
2233 Route 115
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000 4.7 7-8 733 - Brodheadsville Pleasant Valley High School Math: 66% | Reading: 79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,671 student10
4.9 miles
1671 Route 209
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000 4.9 9-12 1,671
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